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February 2026

Together Again: Celebrating Pride, Progress, and the People Who Make It Possible

Greetings!

We begin 2026 with a continued commitment to partner with others and to make a difference in the community.


We are excited to announce our 2026 Board Members, provide details around our upcoming Pride Weekendd, share some highlights from our 2025 Accomplishments and THANK the people who make it possible!

Board Members


Join us in congratulating our Board members:.


  • Corey Dean, President
  • Michael Reed, Vice-President
  • Kathy Hanas, Treasurer
  • Jeff Dillon, Secretary
  • Don Posegate, Board member at-large and Volunteer Coordinator


We are looking for Board members and volunteers. If you are interested in learning about what is involved in joining the Board or serving in other volunteer opportunities please reach out to info@veniceflpride.com. CLICK HERE

Special Thanks


We also extend a sincere appreciation to those past team members who played an important role in our journey:


  • Rev Nancy Wilson who served as President and Member at Large for 7 years and is a Co-Founder.
  • George Ward who served as Vice-President and Pride Festival Coordinator for 7 years and is a Co-Founder.
  • Beth Ryan who served in various roles for 6 years, including as Treasurer & Secretary and is a Co-Founder.
  • Yolanda deJesus who for 6 years was the heartbeat of our Communications and Marketing. .
  • Marcy Jack who served as our Volunteer Coordinator for 2 years.
  • Jay Pennell who served as Co-President in 2023 and continues as our Grant Writer.
  • Tracy Silver who served as our Secretary/Treasurer for 2 years and continues to support us as she host's Venice Pride/LGBTQ+ events at Venice Wine and Coffee Company.
  • Kathy Hanas who served as Secretary and President for 7 years and now serves as Treasurer and is a Co-Founder. .


Please join us in wishing these awesome folks (past and present) continued success.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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February 11

6PM to 8PM

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS

Trivia Night with Barry PRIZES

(2nd Wed. every month)

Venice Wine & Coffee Co.

201 W Venice Ave

Venice, FL


February 26

4PM

LGBTQ+ MEET and GREET

(4th Thurs. every month)

Appetizers/Cash Bar

Carrabba's

1751 S Tamiami Trail

Venice, FL

March 4

6:30-7:30PM before Show Social

VENICE PRIDE NIGHT

Venice Theater Presents

CAKE

Pinkerton Thearter

140 Tampa Ave W

Venice, FL

March 21

5PM - 9:30PM

VENICE PRIDE WEEKEND

Dinner and Show

See Details Below



March 22

Noon - 6PM

VENICE PRIDE WEEKEND

Pride Festival (Free)

See Details Below




April 1

6:30-7:30PM before Show Social

VENICE PRIDE NIGHT

Venice Theater Presents

ANNIE

Raymond Center

140 Tampa Ave W

Venice, FL


April 15-16

THE GIVING CHALLENGE

VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING


June 5

ANNUAL PRIDE

CAR PARADE

Venice Pride, Inc.


Early June

SILVER PRIDE FESTIVAL

Project Pride SRQ


Highlights from 2025...

-        4th Year partnership with Venice Theater for Pride Nights at the Theater

-        Awarded 3 Scholarships

-        Received Proclamation from City of Venice declaring June Pride Month

-        Received a grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation for our 5th Venice Pride Festival

-        5th Venice Pride Festival

-     Tyler Clementi Foundation Event

-       Monthly LGBTQ+ Meet and Greet at Carrabba’s

-        VABI Tree Lighting


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People Who Make It Possible....

  • Our Board of Directors
  • Our Volunteers
  • Our Sponsors and Supportors

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Our Vision 

A vibrant community where LGBTQ+ individuals and allies are respected and empowered

Venice Pride, Inc.

4107 S Tamiami Trail

PMB 130

Venice, FL 34293-5109

(941) 271-0818

info@veniceflpride.com

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